It was reported that this was a mitraclip procedure to treat grade 4 mixed etiology mitral regurgitation (mr).
After the steerable guide catheter (sgc) crossed the inter-atrial septum, a clot was noted on the sgc.
Attempt was made to aspirate the clot, but it was not successful.
The anticoagulant, angiomax was administered to dissolve the clot, but after ten to 15 minutes, the clot did not dissolve.
It was decided to abort the procedure and remove the sgc.
After the sgc was removed, no clot was visible on the sgc, but it was seen in the patient's right atrium, near the septum.
There were no adverse patient effects and no clinically significant delay in the procedure.
There was no additional information provided.
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